Lorena Fernandez began volunteering with StudentsCare two years ago as a Hospital Buddy at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Last April, when StudentsCare launched a new buddy program for seniors isolated due to Covid, Lorena was one of the first to jump at the opportunity to serve another population in need. Similarly, when hospital visits for the children also needed to be shifted to virtual visits, Lorena was the first to step up and provide fun and support to a teen who was recovering from heart surgery in the hospital. Even behind a computer screen, Lorena was able to brighten his day. She even found a way to engage her buddy in playing Pictionary and Charades together over video calls.
While Lorena misses the ability to spend time with her Buddies in-person, her virtual visits have been just as meaningful and have allowed her to continue to make an impact. Thank you Lorena for making a difference in the lives of your buddies and being a part of our StudentsCare Family!